The game between second ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (7-4) and fifth ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (6-4) was the most important one in the last round on Sunday night. Tijuana Zonkeys were defeated by Halcones de Ciudad Obregon in a tough game in Tijuana 95-99. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was swingman Glen Rice-Jr (198-91, college: Georgia Tech) who scored 29 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!). Forward Landon Atterberry (198-93, college: LIU Brooklyn, agency: Aspire Sports) chipped in 22 points. Swingman Marcus Morrison (198-84, college: Middle Tenn.St.) produced a triple-double by scoring 22 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists for the hosts. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon moved-up to third place, which they share with Guaymas and Navolato. Tijuana Zonkeys at the other side keep the second position with four games lost. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon is looking forward to face Caballeros de Culiacan (#7) on the road in the next round. Tijuana Zonkeys will have a break next round. Leader Rayos de Hermosillo delivered the ninth victory. This time they beat 10th ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (1-9) 89-73. American forward Tristan Spurlock (203-91, college: Cent.Florida) orchestrated the victory by scoring 21 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Anthlon Bell contributed with 17 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. American forward Cameron Forte (201-93, college: Portland St.) answered with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 14 rebounds for Pioneros Los Mochis. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Rayos de Hermosillo (9-1) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place. Pioneros Los Mochis lost fifth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with nine games lost. Rayos de Hermosillo will play against Garra Canera de Navolato (#5) at home in the next round. Pioneros Los Mochis will play against Lobos UAD Mazatlan (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. The game in Culiacan was also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (6-4) played at the court of 6th ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (4-6). Ostioneros de Guaymas did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 79-62 on Saturday. It was a great evening for Rashad Woods who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points and 9 rebounds. Ostioneros de Guaymas' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Benjamin Puckett responded with 20 points and 8 rebounds. Ostioneros de Guaymas moved-up to third place, which they share with Obregon and Navolato. Loser Caballeros de Culiacan dropped to the seventh position with six games lost. They share it with Mazatlan. Ostioneros de Guaymas will meet at home Frayles de Guasave (#6) in the next round. Caballeros de Culiacan will play against Halcones de Ciudad Obregon and hope to secure a win. A very interesting game took place in Durango. It ended with only two-point home defeat of 9th ranked Aguilas Doradas de Durango (3-8) to seventh ranked Frayles de Guasave (5-5) 94-92 on Saturday evening. It was an exceptional evening for Gary Mondragon who led the winners and scored 25 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Aguilas Doradas de Durango's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Frayles de Guasave moved-up to sixth place. Newly promoted Aguilas Doradas de Durango keeps the ninth position with eight games lost. Frayles de Guasave's next round opponent will be higher ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (#3) on the road and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. The game with biggest result difference took place in Navolato. Local Garra Canera de Navolato (6-4) beat 8th ranked Lobos UAD Mazatlan (4-6) 104-86 on Saturday night. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Lobos UAD Mazatlan. The best player for the winners was Mychal Ammons who had a double-double by scoring 29 points and 18 rebounds. Garra Canera de Navolato's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Garra Canera de Navolato moved-up to third place, which they share with Obregon and Guaymas. Defending champion Lobos UAD Mazatlan dropped to the seventh position with six games lost. Garra Canera de Navolato will face league's leader Rayos de Hermosillo on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Lobos UAD Mazatlan will play against Pioneros Los Mochis (#10) and hope to win that game.

In the last game of round 11 Obregon was defeated by Tijuana in a road game 92-88.

The game between second ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (7-4) and fifth ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (6-4) was the most important one in the last round on Sunday night. Tijuana Zonkeys were defeated by Halcones de Ciudad Obregon in a tough game in Tijuana 95-99. The game was dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was swingman Glen Rice-Jr (198-91, college: Georgia Tech) who scored 29 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists and 5 steals (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!). Forward Landon Atterberry (198-93, college: LIU Brooklyn, agency: Aspire Sports) chipped in 22 points. Swingman Marcus Morrison (198-84, college: Middle Tenn.St.) produced a triple-double by scoring 22 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists and center Leon Gibson (206-91, college: Houston) added 23 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks respectively for the hosts. Four Halcones de Ciudad Obregon and five Tijuana Zonkeys players scored in double figures. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon moved-up to third place, which they share with Guaymas and Navolato. Tijuana Zonkeys at the other side keep the second position with four games lost. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon is looking forward to face Caballeros de Culiacan (#7) on the road in the next round. Tijuana Zonkeys will have a break next round. Top scorers:Obregon: G.Rice Jr. 29+8reb+6ast, L.Atterberry 22+4reb+1ast, N.Leon 18+4reb+1ast, M.Glover 14+7reb, J.Hutchingson 8+6reb+1ast, H.Carrillo 4+1rebTijuana: L.Gibson 23+8reb+1ast, M.Morrison 22+11reb+11ast, S.Gardner 14+3ast, L.Ramirez 12, T.Lathan 11+8reb+1ast, K.Scott 8+1reb

There was no surprise when 5th ranked Halcones de Ciudad Obregon (6-4) was defeated on the road by second ranked Tijuana Zonkeys (7-4) 92-88 on Saturday. Tijuana Zonkeys looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. The game was also dominated by American players. The best player for the winners was swingman Marcus Morrison (198-84, college: Middle Tenn.St.) who had a double-double by scoring 24 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists. Guard Trayvon Lathan (201-84, college: Chowan) chipped in 20 points and 5 rebounds. Lathan is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Swingman Glen Rice-Jr (198-91, college: Georgia Tech) produced a double-double by scoring 28 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists and forward Michael Glover (203-87, college: Iona) added 21 points and 5 rebounds respectively for the guests. Five Tijuana Zonkeys and four Halcones de Ciudad Obregon players scored in double figures. Tijuana Zonkeys maintains second place with 7-4 record having just one point less than leader Hermosillo. Loser Halcones de Ciudad Obregon dropped to the third position with four games lost. Tijuana Zonkeys will have a break next round. Halcones de Ciudad Obregon will play on the road against Caballeros de Culiacan and hope to win that game. Top scorers:Tijuana: M.Morrison 24+10reb+8ast, T.Lathan 20+5reb+2ast, L.Ramirez 14+1reb+2ast, L.Gibson 11+8reb+1ast, K.Scott 10+2reb+3ast, S.Gardner 8+2reb+2astObregon: G.Rice Jr. 28+11reb+6ast, M.Glover 21+5reb+1ast, L.Atterberry 14+3reb+1ast, J.Hutchingson 10+5reb, N.Leon 8+1reb+2ast, O.Quintero 5+1reb+1ast

The game with biggest result difference took place in Navolato. Local Garra Canera de Navolato (6-4) beat 8th ranked Lobos UAD Mazatlan (4-6) 104-86 on Saturday night. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Lobos UAD Mazatlan. Garra Canera de Navolato dominated down low during the game scoring 66 of its points in the paint compared to Lobos UAD Mazatlan's 46. They outrebounded Lobos UAD Mazatlan 44-31 including 34 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was American forward Mychal Ammons (198-92, college: S.Alabama) who had a double-double by scoring 29 points and 18 rebounds. His fellow American import swingman Dwayne Mitchell (196-82, college: La-Lafayette) chipped in 13 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists. Garra Canera de Navolato's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. American swingman Cliff Tucker (198-89, college: Maryland) produced a double-double by scoring 22 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international swingman Jorge-Alfredo Casillas (196-90) added 23 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the guests. Four Garra Canera de Navolato and five Lobos UAD Mazatlan players scored in double figures. Garra Canera de Navolato moved-up to third place, which they share with Obregon and Guaymas. Defending champion Lobos UAD Mazatlan dropped to the seventh position with six games lost. Garra Canera de Navolato will face league's leader Rayos de Hermosillo on the road in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Lobos UAD Mazatlan will play against Pioneros Los Mochis (#10) and hope to win that game. Top scorers:Navolato: M.Ammons 29+18reb+1ast, T.Jackson 20+1reb+4ast, D.Eldridge 18+2reb, D.Mitchell 13+9reb+8ast, B.Heredia 9+6reb+1ast, F.Verdugo 8+3reb+3astMazatlan: J.Alfredo Casillas 23+7reb+1ast, C.Tucker 22+12reb+4ast, D.Onofre 14+4reb, M.Liabo 12+4reb+4ast, J.Valdez 10+4reb+1ast, A.Ibarra Cota 3

Leader Rayos de Hermosillo delivered the ninth victory. This time they beat 10th ranked Pioneros Los Mochis (1-9) 89-73. Rayos de Hermosillo players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by Pioneros Los Mochis' players. American forward Tristan Spurlock (203-91, college: Cent.Florida) orchestrated the victory by scoring 21 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. His fellow American import guard Anthlon Bell (190-93, college: Arkansas) contributed with 17 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Five Rayos de Hermosillo players scored in double figures. American forward Cameron Forte (201-93, college: Portland St.) answered with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 14 rebounds and Manuel Hernandez added 20 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Pioneros Los Mochis. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Rayos de Hermosillo (9-1) have an impressive series of five victories in a row. They maintain first place. Pioneros Los Mochis lost fifth consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with nine games lost. Rayos de Hermosillo will play against Garra Canera de Navolato (#5) at home in the next round. Pioneros Los Mochis will play against Lobos UAD Mazatlan (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers:Hermosillo: T.Spurlock 21+7reb+5ast, A.Bell 17+7reb+1ast, E.Little 12+7reb+5ast, J.Camacho 12+8reb+1ast, S.Monreal 11+6reb+7ast, E.Swanson 5+2reb+2astLos Mochis: C.Forte 22+14reb, M.Hernandez 20+9reb+1ast, J.Newby 14+5reb+5ast, J.Schobert 7+2reb+1ast, G.Judkins 6+5reb+4ast, A.Angulo 2+4reb

A very interesting game took place in Durango. It ended with only two-point home defeat of 9th ranked Aguilas Doradas de Durango (3-8) to seventh ranked Frayles de Guasave (5-5) 94-92 on Saturday evening. It was an exceptional evening for Gary Mondragon (-91) who led the winners and scored 25 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. American forward Travis Franklin (200-88, college: Colorado St., agency: Interperformances) accounted for 28 points and 5 assists for the winning side. Naturalized American guard Martin Zamarco (190-85, college: Bowling Green) came up with 28 points and 8 assists and American forward Paul Jones (198-89, college: W.Washington) added 16 points and 9 rebounds respectively for Aguilas Doradas de Durango in the defeat. Five Aguilas Doradas de Durango players scored in double figures. Aguilas Doradas de Durango's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Frayles de Guasave moved-up to sixth place. Newly promoted Aguilas Doradas de Durango keeps the ninth position with eight games lost. Frayles de Guasave's next round opponent will be higher ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (#3) on the road and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Top scorers:Guasave: T.Franklin 28+3reb+5ast, G.Mondragon 25+7reb+4ast, E.Pittman 17+17reb, T.Rosemond 9+5reb+1ast, A.Cervantes 6+2reb, R.Soto 6+2rebDurango: M.Samarco 28+1reb+8ast, P.Jones 16+9reb+2ast, D.Keller 15+3reb+2ast, A.May 12+2reb+2ast, S.Carter 11+5reb+2ast, I.Avalos 4+4reb

The game in Culiacan was also quite interesting. Fourth ranked Ostioneros de Guaymas (6-4) played at the court of 6th ranked Caballeros de Culiacan (4-6). Ostioneros de Guaymas did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 79-62 on Saturday. It was a great evening for American-Bahrain swingman Rashad Woods (197-86, college: Kent St.) who led his team to a victory scoring 22 points and 9 rebounds. American guard Brandon Provost (190-90, college: UTRGV) helped adding 14 points and 4 assists. Ostioneros de Guaymas' coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. American center Benjamin Puckett (205-83, college: Clayton St.) responded with 20 points and 8 rebounds and Canadian forward Grandy Glaze (204, college: Grand Canyon) scored 15 points and 9 rebounds. Ostioneros de Guaymas moved-up to third place, which they share with Obregon and Navolato. Loser Caballeros de Culiacan dropped to the seventh position with six games lost. They share it with Mazatlan. Ostioneros de Guaymas will meet at home Frayles de Guasave (#6) in the next round. Caballeros de Culiacan will play against Halcones de Ciudad Obregon and hope to secure a win. Top scorers:Guaymas: R.Woods 22+9reb+1ast, B.Provost 14+3reb+4ast, D.Giron 11+6reb+1ast, J.Salcedo 9+5reb, S.Heyward 8+5reb, M.Gwynne 8+5reb+1astCuliacan: B.Puckett 20+8reb+2ast, G.Glaze 15+9reb+1ast, L.Morris-Walker 13+7reb+2ast, J.Villalobos 6+1reb, I.Young 6+4reb+3ast, M.Ayala 2

Aaguacateros Michoacan (LNBP) signed 26-year old American guard Roberto Nelson (190-90kg-91, college: Oregon State) from Toros. In 10 LNBP games in Mexico he had 13.0ppg, 2.7rpg and 3.4apg this season. Nelson also spent pre-season at Roseto Sharks (Serie A) in Italian league earlier that year. He has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2014. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Nelson's team made it to the Italian LNP Cup Final... [read more]

Aaguacateros Michoacan (LNBP) signed 26-year old American guard Roberto Nelson (190-90kg-91, college: Oregon State) from Toros. In 10 LNBP games in Mexico he had 13.0ppg, 2.7rpg and 3.4apg this season. Nelson also spent pre-season at Roseto Sharks (Serie A) in Italian league earlier that year.He has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2014.The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Nelson's team made it to the Italian LNP Cup Final Four in 2015. He was also voted All-Pac-12 2nd Team back in 2014 at his college time.Nelson has played also professionally in France (Chorale de Roanne), Italy (Alma Trieste and Germani Basket Brescia) and NBA G League (Delaware 87ers).He attended Oregon State until 2014 and it is his fourth season as a professional player.

Experienced American-Dominican Rep. Antonio Pena (204-PF-86) had a great game in the last round for Santos and that's him to receive a Latinbasket.com LNBP Player of the Week award for round 19. The 31-year old power forward had a double-double of 30 points and ten rebounds, while his team edged out Libertadores (#10, 5-12) 70-69. Santos maintains the 8th position in Mexican LNBP. Santos is a typical solid league team placed somewhere in the middle or a little bit lower in the standings.... [read more]

Experienced American-Dominican Rep. Antonio Pena (204-PF-86) had a great game in the last round for Santos and that's him to receive a Latinbasket.com LNBP Player of the Week award for round 19.The 31-year old power forward had a double-double of 30 points and ten rebounds, while his team edged out Libertadores (#10, 5-12) 70-69. Santos maintains the 8th position in Mexican LNBP. Santos is a typical solid league team placed somewhere in the middle or a little bit lower in the standings. They need more victories to improve their 7-10 record. In the team's last game Pena had a remarkable 53.3% from 2-point range. He turned to be Santos' top player in his first season with the team. Villanova University graduate has very impressive stats this year. Pena is in league's top in points (4th best: 20.6ppg) and averages solid 56.8% FGP.

The second most remarkable performance in last round's games was 27-year old American forward Eugene Phelps (198-F-90) of Soles. Phelps impressed basketball fans with a double-double of 29 points and 16 rebounds. Bad luck as Soles lost that game 76-84 to slightly higher-ranked Mineros (#2, 12-7). It was definitely game of the week between two contenders to the title. Soles still maintains its place in the top 4 of the standings, even despite this loss. His team's 11-6 record is not bad at all. Phelps is a newcomer at Soles and it seems he did not have too much trouble to become one of team's leaders. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 20.4ppg (#5). He also registered 8.3 boards per game.

The third best performed player last round was American Brandon Swannegan (206-F-93) of Toros (#7). Swannegan scored 23 points and grabbed fourteen rebounds (!!!). He was a key player of Toros, leading his team to a 91-88 win against slightly higher-ranked Abejas (#6, 8-9). The chances of Toros ranking at the top of the league, however are very questionable as they have already lost 10 games, recording just seven victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Swannegan could help Toros to bring them higher in the standings. Swannegan has a very solid season. In 5 games in Mexico he scored 11.0ppg.

The Player of the week is choosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

The most exciting game of round 19 in the LNBP took place in Nuevo Laredo. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 6th ranked Abejas (8-9) to seventh ranked Toros (7-10) 91-88 on Monday evening. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Abejas. Toros looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American forward Brandon Swannegan (206-93, college: Tulsa) fired a double-double by scoring 23 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. Americ... [read more]

The most exciting game of round 19 in the LNBP took place in Nuevo Laredo. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 6th ranked Abejas (8-9) to seventh ranked Toros (7-10) 91-88 on Monday evening. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Abejas. Toros looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American forward Brandon Swannegan (206-93, college: Tulsa) fired a double-double by scoring 23 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. American-Puerto Rican point guard Wilfredo Pagan (184-76) chipped in 15 points and 6 assists. Naturalized American Eder Zuniga (190-87, college: Carroll, MT) produced 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Toros maintains seventh place with 7-10 record, which they share with Aaguacateros and Santos. Abejas at the other side keep the sixth position with nine games lost. Toros is again looking forward to face higher ranked Abejas (#6) in Guanajuato in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Abejas will have a break next round. An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in . Third ranked Mineros faced their biggest opponent Soles. Host Mineros (12-7) defeated guests from Mexicali (11-6) 84-76. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Eric McClellan (193-93, college: Gonzaga, agency: KMG Sports Management) who helped to win the game recording 16 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Jaime Lloreda contributed with 20 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. American forward Eugene Phelps (198-90, college: Long Beach St.) answered with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 16 rebounds (made all of his nine free throws !!!) for Soles. Mineros moved-up to second place. Soles at the other side dropped to the third position with six games lost. They share it with Correcaminos. Mineros will again play against Soles (#4) in Mexicali in the next round. Soles will have a break next round. The game in Ciudad Victoria was also quite interesting. 4th placed Capitanes (10-7) played at the court of fifth ranked Correcaminos (11-6). Correcaminos managed to secure a 5-point victory 100-95 on Monday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Capitanes. It was a great evening for Kennedy Jones who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points and 5 assists. Correcaminos' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side Hector Hernandez responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds. Correcaminos have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Soles. Newly promoted Capitanes dropped to the fifth position with seven games lost. Correcaminos will again meet at home Capitanes (#5) in the next round. Capitanes will have a break next round. A very interesting game took place in Queretaro. It ended with only one-point home defeat of 10th ranked Libertadores (5-12) to eighth ranked Santos (7-10) 70-69 on Monday evening. It was an exceptional evening for Antonio Pena who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 30 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Santos' coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. Santos moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Aaguacateros and Toros. Newly promoted Libertadores keep the tenth position with 12 games lost. Santos will have a break next round. Libertadores will play again at home against Santos (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. The game with biggest result difference took place in Michoacan. Local Aaguacateros (7-10) beat 11th ranked Panteras (5-12) 97-87 on Monday night. Dominic McGuire fired 22 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Panteras' coach Ronald Guillen rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Aaguacateros moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Toros and Santos. Panteras lost third consecutive game. They stay at the bottom position with 12 games lost. Aaguacateros will face again bottom-ranked Panteras (#11) in Aguascalientes in the next round.

The game in Ciudad Victoria was also quite interesting. 4th placed Capitanes (10-7) played at the court of fifth ranked Correcaminos (11-6). Correcaminos managed to secure a 5-point victory 100-95 on Monday. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Capitanes. Correcaminos made 25-of-32 free shots (78.1 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for American guard Kennedy Jones (188-89, college: Arlington Baptist) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points and 5 assists. His fellow American import swingman Brandon Davis (198-88, college: Lamar, agency: Pro Sports) helped adding 28 points. Correcaminos' coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side the former international Hector Hernandez (205-85, college: Fresno St., agency: BeoBasket) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds (made all of his eight free throws) and the former international guard Gabriel Giron (192-88) scored 25 points. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Correcaminos have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Soles. Newly promoted Capitanes dropped to the fifth position with seven games lost. Correcaminos will again meet at home Capitanes (#5) in the next round. Capitanes will have a break next round. Top scorers:Correcaminos: B.Davis 28+1reb+2ast, K.Jones 23+4reb+5ast, C.Guerrero 15+2reb+1ast, A.Perez 12+8reb+3ast, K.Penn 10+14reb+1ast, J.Farrera 6+3rebCapitanes: G.Giron 25+4reb+1ast, H.Hernandez 21+13reb+2ast, E.Andujar 14+6reb+1ast, P.Meza 11+5ast, F.Benitez 10+3reb+1ast, E.Oglivie 8+1reb

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in . Third ranked Mineros faced their biggest opponent Soles. Host Mineros (12-7) defeated guests from Mexicali (11-6) 84-76. It was a key game for the second position in the league. Strangely Soles outrebounded Mineros 44-32 including 32 on the defensive glass. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Eric McClellan (193-93, college: Gonzaga, agency: KMG Sports Management) who helped to win the game recording 16 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Panamanian center Jaime Lloreda (204-80, college: LSU) contributed with 20 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Four Mineros players scored in double figures. American forward Eugene Phelps (198-90, college: Long Beach St.) answered with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 16 rebounds (made all of his nine free throws !!!) and naturalized Puerto Rican guard Joseph Soto (190-93) added 16 points and 4 assists in the effort for Soles. Mineros moved-up to second place. Soles at the other side dropped to the third position with six games lost. They share it with Correcaminos. Mineros will again play against Soles (#4) in Mexicali in the next round. Soles will have a break next round. Top scorers:Mineros: J.Lloreda 20+9reb+1ast, M.Fillyaw 19+4reb+6ast, E.McClellan 16+9reb+6ast, N.Alonzo 14+3reb+4ast, I.Gutierrez 6+3reb+2ast, M.Helton 5+2rebSoles: E.Phelps 29+16reb+1ast, J.Soto 16+2reb+4ast, R.White 11+10reb, O.Mendez-Valdez 7+2reb+3ast, A.Valdes 5+2reb+3ast, M.Hernandez 5+1reb+2ast

The most exciting game of round 19 in the LNBP took place in Nuevo Laredo. This derby game ended with only three-point defeat on the road of 6th ranked Abejas (8-9) to seventh ranked Toros (7-10) 91-88 on Monday evening. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Abejas. Toros looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American forward Brandon Swannegan (206-93, college: Tulsa) fired a double-double by scoring 23 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. American-Puerto Rican point guard Wilfredo Pagan (184-76) chipped in 15 points and 6 assists. Naturalized American Eder Zuniga (190-87, college: Carroll, MT) produced 20 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and American guard Steven Pledger (193-90, college: Oklahoma) added 24 points respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Toros maintains seventh place with 7-10 record, which they share with Aaguacateros and Santos. Abejas at the other side keep the sixth position with nine games lost. Toros is again looking forward to face higher ranked Abejas (#6) in Guanajuato in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Abejas will have a break next round. Top scorers:Toros: B.Swannegan 23+14reb+3ast, W.Pagan 15+3reb+6ast, J.Anderson 14+5reb+4ast, J.Manuel Esteva 11+2reb+1ast, J.Hutchingson 11+4reb+2ast, I.Alvarado 9+3reb+5astAbejas: S.Pledger 24+3reb+1ast, E.Zuniga 20+6reb+4ast, E.Garibay 14+4reb+1ast, T.King 10+2reb+2ast, T.Sanchez 8+3reb+6ast, M. Hays 8+4reb+2ast

A very interesting game took place in Queretaro. It ended with only one-point home defeat of 10th ranked Libertadores (5-12) to eighth ranked Santos (7-10) 70-69 on Monday evening. It was an exceptional evening for American-Dominican Antonio Pena (204-86, college: Villanova) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 30 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. The former international power forward Arim Solares (202-83) accounted for 4 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. Santos' coach allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. American power forward Gerard DeVaughn (206-88, college: Stillman) came up with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 rebounds and the other American import forward Christopher Moore (205-82, college: Virginia Union) added 15 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Libertadores in the defeat. Santos moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Aaguacateros and Toros. Newly promoted Libertadores keep the tenth position with 12 games lost. Santos will have a break next round. Libertadores will play again at home against Santos (#8) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers:Santos: A.Pena 30+10reb+5ast, J.Avalos 10+1reb, I.Avalos 9+2reb+2ast, G.Pruitt 8+3reb+3ast, J.Harris 4+4reb+2ast, A.Solares 4+8reb+3astLibertadores: G.DeVaughn 19+11reb+3ast, C.Moore 15+10reb, J.Rodriguez 12+5reb+6ast, C.Zesati 7+1reb+7ast, M.Ramirez 6+2reb+5ast, C.Silva 6+3reb+1ast

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